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Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey

  • 43 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Him & Her's Kerry Howard & Russell Tovey reunite for dark Sky comedy

Him & Her stars Kerry Howard and Russell Tovey have written and star in Both Sides Now for Sky.

British Comedy Guide, 4th July 2022

Mawaan Rizwan's sitcom Juice gets full series

The BBC has confirmed it has ordered a full series of Juice, a new sitcom starring Mawaan Rizwan, for BBC Three

British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022

Celebrating Mindhorn, a home-grown comedy gem

Mindhorn is an underrated gem from writers and stars Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby - here's why you should spare some time to watch it.

Sarah Myers, Film Stories, 28th March 2022

Starstruck review

Sweet, occasionally swoon-worthy and magical when binge-watched: this comedy's second series sees Jessie and Tom pick up exactly where they left off.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 7th February 2022

Russell Tovey joins Mawaan Rizwan's BBC sitcom pilot Juice

Russell Tovey has joined the cast of Mawaan Rizwan's BBC Three pilot Juice, alongside the stand-up's real-life brother and mother, plus fellow comic Jeff Mirza.

British Comedy Guide, 9th September 2021

Russell Tovey & Sian Clifford star in new improvised film

Filming has completed on a new improvised comedy from director Jamie Adams, starring Russell Tovey and Sian Clifford.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2021

Coronavirus: Stephen Fry to star in online play

Stephen Fry will star in a new online radio play to raise funds for the theatre industry as it deals with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

BBC, 6th April 2020

Russell Tovey won't be back for Gavin & Stacey

Russell Tovey has confirmed he will not reprise his role as Budgie for this year's Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, because his character "wasn't written back".

Female First, 29th October 2019

Mindhorn review

Mindhorn is an incredibly quotable film, and one that groups of people seem to enjoy talking about a great deal.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th June 2017

Review | Mindhorn is the low-key comedy of the summer

New, classic British comedy earns its laughs with brilliant acting.

Tom Twardzik, Popdust, 7th June 2017

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